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hexachlorophene and Ecthyma

hexachlorophene has been researched along with Ecthyma in 2 studies

Hexachlorophene: A chlorinated bisphenol antiseptic with a bacteriostatic action against Gram-positive organisms, but much less effective against Gram-negative organisms. It is mainly used in soaps and creams and is an ingredient of various preparations used for skin disorders. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p797)
hexachlorophene : An organochlorine compound that is diphenylmethane in which each of the phenyl groups is substituted by chlorines at positions 2, 3, and 5, and by a hydroxy group at position 6. An antiseptic that is effective against Gram-positive organisms, it is used in soaps and creams for the treatment of various skin disorders. It is also used in agriculture as an acaricide and fungicide, but is not approved for such use within the European Union.

Ecthyma: An ulcerative pyoderma usually caused by group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal infection at the site of minor trauma. (Dorland, 27th ed)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19902 (100.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Becker, LE1
Tschen, E1
Linder, CW1

Other Studies

2 other studies available for hexachlorophene and Ecthyma

ArticleYear
Common bacterial infections of the skin.
    Primary care, 1983, Volume: 10, Issue:3

    Topics: Anti-Bacterial Agents; Antibodies, Bacterial; Ecthyma; Hexachlorophene; Humans; Impetigo; Staphyloco

1983
Treatment of impetigo and ecthyma.
    The Journal of family practice, 1978, Volume: 7, Issue:4

    Topics: Adolescent; Child; Ecthyma; Hexachlorophene; Humans; Impetigo; Penicillin G Benzathine; Staphylococc

1978